Open AccessComparison of Two Fluid-Management Strategies in Acute Lung Injury
Author(s) -
Herbert Wiedemann,
Arthur P. Wheeler,
Gordon R. Bernard,
Bruce Thompson,
Ivor S. Douglas,
Ben deBoisblanc,
Alfred F. Connors,
R. Duncan Hite,
Andrea L. Harabin
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
new england journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 19.889
H-Index - 1030
eISSN - 1533-4406
pISSN - 0028-4793
DOI - 10.1056/nejmoa062200
Subject(s) - medicine , fraction of inspired oxygen , lung , confidence interval , intensive care unit , anesthesia , shock (circulatory) , mechanical ventilation , surgery
Optimal fluid management in patients with acute lung injury is unknown. Diuresis or fluid restriction may improve lung function but could jeopardize extrapulmonary-organ perfusion.
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